On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells us about his deep friendship with Dave Cowens, and what made Big Red so unique and special. Plus, why Paul Westphal had to be traded for Charlie Scott. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Bob Ryan on the beat in the 70’s

03:30 - Racial tension in Boston

06:00 - Prizepicks

07:20 - Lasting perception of Boston

10:10 - Paul Westphal/Charlie Scott trade

14:40 - Gametime

16:22 - Paul Silas trade & Dave Cowens

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics go big twice, the NCAA is better than ever, Steph gets help by the bay and some Big Red memories from Bob. All that, and much more!

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' propensity fr blowing big leads, if the C's could win it al without Jrue Holiday, and a lookahead at the MVP race. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Celtics blowing leads

02:40 - C’s bench contributions

06:36 - Celtics / Lakers

10:30 - Prizepicks

11:50 - Fans questioning Tatum

14:30 - Horford’s defense

17:30 - MVP predictions

22:10 - Larry Bird’s defensive ability

25:20 - Teams to keep an eye on

27:06 - Greatest Finals lookback

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss all the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics and Lakers rivalry, the Nuggets coming to life, and take a closer look at the Celtics City docuseries. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:36 - Bill Russell

05:50 - Russ and Bob Cousy

10:50 - Prizepicks

12:04 - Jaylen Brown

16:24 - Nuggets on a roll

18:30 - Lakers/Celtics viewership

22:50 - Junior Bridgeman passes away

28:00 - Saint Francis upsets Central Connecticut

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the important of the Big man in the modern NBA, if that could be the Lakers' downfall, and how Horford and Porzingis will help the Celtics in the Playoffs. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Al Horford

03:50 - Prizepicks

05:12 - Kristaps Porzingis’ impact

06:50 - Impact of big man in playoffs

08:30 - Lakers/Celtics Final

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay sit down to discuss the Celtics' late-game collapse against the Cavaliers, the lingering injuries with the Celtics, the Lakers being in 2nd place in the West now, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Celtics vs Cleveland

04:00 - Holiday & Porzingis injuries

06:20 - Denver

07:38 - Prizepicks

09:12 - Lakers in 2nd place

11:49 - Memphis

12:27 - Embiid out for season

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Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman as they dive deep into the storied history of the Boston Celtics, focusing on the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous 1980s era. In this episode, they discuss the legendary figures like Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the challenges they faced both on and off the court. Bob shares insights from Bill Simmons' recent docuseries, highlighting the conflicts that arose from contracts and personal egos among these star athletes. The conversation also touches on Bird's leadership style and its impact on team dynamics, as well as a heartfelt tribute to WNBA icon Diana Taurasi, celebrating her incredible 20-year career. Tune in for an engaging discussion that honors the past while reflecting on the present state of basketball!

0:00 - Bill Simmons' series

2:49 - Larry Bird Museum

4:56 - Robert Parish's skill

6:07 - Cedric Maxwell's importance

7:11 - Larry's criticism of teammates

8:34 - Larry's work ethic

10:09 - Larry's upbringing

11:14 - Dennis Johnson's finals

12:57 - Diana Taurasi retires

14:41 - Celebrating her career

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In this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman podcast, the spotlight is on the Boston Celtics and the formidable challenges they face in the NBA playoffs. Jeff Goodman identifies the Cleveland Cavaliers as the biggest threat to the Celtics' title hopes.

0:00: Cavs biggest threat to Celtics?

2:41 - Cleveland's strong season

4:55 - Thunder's potential threat

7:01 - Tatum's playoff experience

9:21 - Prize picks promotion

12:28 - Pistons look good

14:17 - Tobias Harris impact

15:48 - Lakers post deal

23:40 - Jimmy Butler's impact

30:01 - Big East tournament history

32:12 - Coaching controversies

36:50 - HBO documentary insights

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Join Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay in this insightful episode of their podcast as they explore the intriguing journey of Payton Pritchard and where he would go in a 2020 re-draft.

0:00 - Pritchard's play

2:59 - 2020 draft analysis

4:04 - Team context importance

5:18 - Celtics team dynamics

8:27 - Celtics record discussion

9:41 - Future win predictions

12:06 - Oscar picks discussion

14:16 - Acting talent discussion

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the gap in entertainment value between the NBA and NHL All-Star festivities, Lebron's role in what the ASG has become, the biggest surprises so far this NBA season, and much more!

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